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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Climate Change in Illinois: Past, Present, and Future

Angel, Jim

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/99568

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Title
Climate Change in Illinois: Past, Present, and Future
Author(s)
Angel, Jim
Issue Date
2017-06-14
Keyword(s)
  • climate change
  • greenhouse effect
  • urbanization
  • deforestation
Date of Ingest
2018-03-30T22:33:15Z
Geographic Coverage
Illinois
Abstract
Contrasts natural climate change during the earth's history with recent human-driven change. Discusses predictive models for changes in temperature and precipitation, and the implications for Illinois. Concludes Illinois is getting warmer and wetter, with potential for more flooding, heat waves with associated losses in health and wealth.
Series/Report Name or Number
Building Resiliency in the Face of Risk
Type of Resource
text
Genre of Resource
Conference Paper / Presentation
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99568
Copyright and License Information
“This document is a product of the Prairie Research Institute, and has been selected and made available by the Prairie Research Instituteand the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended for research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.”

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